September is both Liptember and Healthy Aging Month, according to NationalToday.com. Now, let us show you how to celebrate Healthy Aging and Mental Health Month. (video below)
With only a short time left in September, we decided to combine both social media holidays in this week’s blog to allow you to learn and support these important social issues.
Once again, we look to our resource, NationalToday.com, for the facts.
Women’s Mental Health
First up, Liptember. In September, buying and flaunting a fun purple or bright pink lipstick color isn’t just a fashion choice; it’s a campaign that makes a positive impact.
Liptember FAQs
Where is Liptember celebrated? Globally. The organization started in Australia.
Where do the funds raised by Liptember go? Various Australian organizations, including the Centre for Women’s Mental Health, Lifeline, Batyr, The Jean Hailes Foundation, and the Pretty Foundation (North Carolina), benefit from funds raised during Liptember.
Are there other national holidays dedicated to mental health? Yes! October 10 is World Mental Health Day, January is Mental Wellness Month, and May 9 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
How to Observe Liptember
- Pop on some lipstick
Showing off a fun, bright lipstick color is the key outward symbol of the campaign. Throughout September, show support for the organization and raise awareness with this fun makeup fad! - Take care of your own mental health!
Whether this encompasses going for a run, calling a friend, or turning your phone off and taking a bubble bath, self-care is the basis of mental health.
If you’re new to the practice, start with some journaling to help figure out what you’re feeling and what would relax you the most! - Post #Liptember on social media
Check out Liptember’s website (HERE) to donate and for downloadable social media guides that will make your Liptember post that much more relatable!
Remember, a big part of the mission of Liptember is raising awareness, so spreading the word on social media can go a long way.
5 Interesting Facts About Women’s Mental Health
- It was originally just called “hysteria”
“Hysteric” has long been a sexist term applied to women’s mental health. Dating back to ancient Greek times, “hysteria” refers to any time a woman is emotional. - Organs were removed to combat hysteria
Shockingly, physicians even well into the 19th century commonly removed ovaries to help cure “unruly” women. - Jean Hailes studied mental health in elderly women
This mental health study on aging in women shed great light on the mental health experience of the demographic of women. - Liptember has supported thousands of women
Since 2014, Liptember has been able to fund over 80,000 crisis support requests. - Liptember helped fund a book series
Established by the Pretty Foundation, the book series ‘Charlie’s Tales’ was funded with great help from Liptember! The series teaches confidence and hopes to instill body-positive thinking in young girls.
Age Gracefully, PLEASE!
It’s Healthy Aging Month, and we’re here with activities, facts, and much more to help you celebrate the month in the best way possible.
Did you know that it has been 30 years since Healthy Aging Month was celebrated for the first time?
Healthy Aging Month FAQs
What is considered healthy aging? Healthy aging refers to the continuous process of making lifestyle improvements that keep a person physically and mentally, throughout life.
At what age do you start aging? When it comes to skin, there’s not much that can be done to stop the aging process completely. Signs of aging, such as wrinkles and spots result from an accumulation of defects in the cells and intracellular structures. Experts have found that skin aging typically starts around age 25.
What is the most attractive age? A study in the United States showed that people looked their best and were considered most attractive in their thirties.
Healthy Aging Month Activities
- Pick an activity
Make a change in your lifestyle today. Choose an activity you enjoy. It can be anything from playing a sport, exercising, going for walks, or making changes in your diet. Pick one and commit to it. - Share it on social media
Let everyone know the importance of this day. Take pictures of yourself working out or eating a healthy meal, and share them on your social media page. This will inspire more people to follow in your footsteps. - Read more about health and nutrition
Leading a healthy, active lifestyle is important, especially after the age of 45, when our bodies tend to be more prone to injuries and ailments. Hence, it is important to gather knowledge to help you live a long, healthy, and happy life.
5 Facts About Exercise That Will Blow Your Mind
- It’s good for the brain
Exercise is not only good for physical fitness, it also stimulates the growth of new brain cells. - It slows down aging
Exercise is known to slow down the process of aging. - It makes the skin healthier
The pores are often blocked by dead cells, and debris is cleared when you sweat. - It improves sleep quality
Research shows that exercising can help you fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality. - It boosts confidence
Exercise gets you in shape and releases endorphins, which can boost your confidence levels immensely.
BONUS
Wrinkles, Wisdom, and a Whole Lotta Fabulous!
So, whether you’re rocking that Liptember lippie or embracing a new yoga pose that probably has your cat wondering if you’ve lost your mind, remember, age is just a number, babe!
Let’s keep laughing, learning, and, most importantly, loving ourselves through every twist, turn, and wrinkle life throws our way.
After all, staying fabulous isn’t just a goal—it’s a lifestyle.
STAY FASHIONABLE and curious, queens! 🥰
XOXO,
Adrienne Keyser, CEO of AB-FAB Designs
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